A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6266499 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40529238 epoch_slot_no: 180438 block_no: 6266322 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 3386 time: 2021-09-19 23:52:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeca0884cdad9407cd64c2a09de587072dccc2605657c8ac60e4bec08a2f1eabBlock Operator
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